Backstop loader

A suture backstop system, comprising:

• a backstop comprising a fibrous construct having a first end and a second end, the flat fibrous construct comprising:
• a first state in which the flat fibrous construct is uncompressed and extends along a first longitudinal axis;
• and
• a second state in which the flat fibrous construct is compressed and expanded in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
• a first passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a first loop is created in the first passing longitudinal element and extends from the first end of the backstop;
• and
• a second passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a second loop is created in the second passing longitudinal element and extends from the second end of the backstop.

A method for suspending a first body in relative position to a second body, comprising the steps of:

• providing a suspension system comprising a length of suture with a pair of free limbs positioned through an anchoring body;
• passing the free limbs through a proximal first body and an adjacent, distal second body such that the free limbs extend from a proximal surface of the first body and a portion of the anchoring body is positioned on a distal surface of the second body;
• providing a suture backstop system comprising a backstop having a first end and a second end both extending in a distal direction, a first passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a first loop is created in the first passing longitudinal element and extends from the first end of the backstop, a second passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a second loop is created in the second passing longitudinal element and extends from the second end of the backstop, and a handle having a distal end attached to the first passing longitudinal element and the second passing longitudinal element;
• passing the free limbs through the first and second loops;
• and
• pulling the free limbs in a distal direction and pulling the handle in a proximal direction.